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Auction No. 129 - Session 1

Auction No. 129 - Session 1

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Auction No. 129 - Session 1

Auction No. 129 - Session 1

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Rare Factory Presentation M1 Carbine by Underwood Presented to Chairman Philip Dakin Wagoner

Rare Factory Presentation M1 Carbine by Underwood Presented to Chairman Philip Dakin Wagoner

Lot # 226 (Sale Order: 226 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
Description Update 03/24/2021: Thin 6” crack right side from magazine well up toward operating rod cutout

serial #PDW, 30 Carbine, 18" 11-43 dated Underwood barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this lovely carbine retain about 95% original Parkerized finish showing some scattered mild high edge wear, faint handling marks and some small areas toning slightly to mild brown patina. The flat bolt retains a similar amount of original blue showing some light operational wear and the rear sight actually retains most of its bright fire blue. Mr. Wagoner's initials "P.D.W." are neatly factory pantographed where the serial number would be, the engraving identical to other known examples. The smooth walnut low-wood stock and handguard remain in very fine to perhaps near excellent condition showing a small thin flake along the right edge toe line, small flake forming at the heel and some other scattered light handling marks. As one would expect, the stock bears no military markings and is stamped along with the handguard with proper "M-U" Marlin subcontractor stamps. All of the other parts bear correct Underwood stamps and the carbine is equipped with push-button safety, early rear sight, Type IV trigger housing and Type I front band with swivel. Also included are an original oiler, sling and IU-coded magazine. Philip Wagoner was born in 1876 and he went on to have a long career as an industrial manager and executive, much of his early career was spent working at General Electric. He later served as president of the Elliot-Fisher Company, parent company of Underwood, after World War One. The company was reorganized under his leadership in 1927 into Underwood-Elliot-Fisher and he was appointed Chairman of the Board of Underwood in 1945, serving in this capacity until his retirement in 1956. Wagoner passed away in 1962 at the age of 86. This carbine would make for an excellent addition to any advanced U.S. martial collection. (13D9922-1) {C&R} [Vincent Coniglio Collection] (3000/5000)

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Rare U.S. Model 1892 Krag Bolt Action Rifle

Rare U.S. Model 1892 Krag Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 227 (Sale Order: 227 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #3297, 30-40 Krag, 30'' barrel with a bright very good bore showing some scattered areas of light pitting in the strong rifling. Unaltered Model 1892 Krag rifles such as this are rare as almost all were arsenal-reworked to Model 1896 specifications after the Spanish-American War. The barrel, bands, triggerguard and buttplate of this Type II rifle have aged to an overall dark gray patina with some scattered small spots of old light oxidation and light staining and a few light handling marks to be expected of an antique service rifle. The case-hardened receiver, sideplate and loading gate display a mottled gray-brown patina also with some spots of old light oxidation while the body of the bolt is mostly bright with some speckles of light oxidation staining, and the bolt handle and extractor are toning to a dark gray patina. The American black walnut stock and characteristic short handguard rate fine with a couple hairline cracks around the action, and some other expected minor handling marks from the years and what appears to be ''WM'' is carved into the underside of the stock below the action. Remarkably, the stock markings are intact if somewhat softened, with a ''JSA / 1894'' boxed inspector's cartouche on the left stock flat and a circled ''P'' firing proof behind the triggerguard. Some of the features that set the Model 1892 Krag apart from its successors are: cleaning rod under the barrel, flat buttplate with straight toe and no trap, uncrowned muzzle, no hold-open pin on extractor and unnotched receiver, short handguard, and grasping grooves on bolt sleeve. The stacking and sling swivels and original sights including the correct Model 1892 rear are intact, and the rifle is equipped with a correct Type II double strap upper band, Type II slotted steel cleaning rod and a period brown leather sling with brass double claw end is included. The action of this early-production Krag rifle is smooth and appears to function well mechanically. Historically significant as the first U.S. service rifle to utilize smokeless powder, this Model 1892 remains in its original configuration. (23B9965-34) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)
serial #3297, 30-40 Krag, 30'' barrel with a bright very good bore showing some scattered areas of light pitting in the strong rifling. Unaltered Model 1892 Krag rifles s...moreuch as this are rare as almost all were arsenal-reworked to Model 1896 specifications after the Spanish-American War. The barrel, bands, triggerguard and buttplate of this Type II rifle have aged to an overall dark gray patina with some scattered small spots of old light oxidation and light staining and a few light handling marks to be expected of an antique service rifle. The case-hardened receiver, sideplate and loading gate display a mottled gray-brown patina also with some spots of old light oxidation while the body of the bolt is mostly bright with some speckles of light oxidation staining, and the bolt handle and extractor are toning to a dark gray patina. The American black walnut stock and characteristic short handguard rate fine with a couple hairline cracks around the action, and some other expected minor handling marks from the years and what appears to be ''WM'' is carved into the underside of the stock below the action. Remarkably, the stock markings are intact if somewhat softened, with a ''JSA / 1894'' boxed inspector's cartouche on the left stock flat and a circled ''P'' firing proof behind the triggerguard. Some of the features that set the Model 1892 Krag apart from its successors are: cleaning rod under the barrel, flat buttplate with straight toe and no trap, uncrowned muzzle, no hold-open pin on extractor and unnotched receiver, short handguard, and grasping grooves on bolt sleeve. The stacking and sling swivels and original sights including the correct Model 1892 rear are intact, and the rifle is equipped with a correct Type II double strap upper band, Type II slotted steel cleaning rod and a period brown leather sling with brass double claw end is included. The action of this early-production Krag rifle is smooth and appears to function well mechanically. Historically significant as the first U.S. service rifle to utilize smokeless powder, this Model 1892 remains in its original configuration. (23B9965-34) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)

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Scarce U.S. Model 1880 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield Armory

Scarce U.S. Model 1880 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot # 228 (Sale Order: 228 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #157738, 45-70 Govt., 32 5/8'' barrel with a very good bore showing some scattered areas of fine pitting in the otherwise strong rifling. Just over 1,000 Model 1880 ''Ramrod Bayonet'' Trapdoor rifles were produced for trials in the hope that the elimination of the standalone bayonet would both save the U.S. money and reduce the weight of the soldiers' equipment. The metal surfaces retain about 85% arsenal blue with a few small areas of softened fine pitting beneath the finish toward the muzzle, and some pinprick pitting on the tang of the triggerguard. The upper barrel band is toning to a brown patina with a few small streaks of loss and a few light handling marks on the barrel toning to brown. There is some minor silvering at the muzzle and on the lower band and there are some small spots of light oxidation on the thumbpiece and some scattered speckles of the same overall. The breech of the barrel features a crisp ''V / P / (eagle head) / P'' proof, the low-arch breech block is dated ''1873'' and the early production lockplate is marked with a Federal Eagle ahead of the early production hammer along with ''U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1873'' below the thumbpiece. The American black walnut stock rates very good plus as lightly cleaned with a light coat of added finish which is worn around the trap buttplate with some light abrasions at the toe and the typical minor handling marks from the field overall. The stock retains the faint remnants of an inspector's cartouche and circled ''P'' firing proof. The stacking and sling swivels are intact along with the original sights including the ''R'' marked Model 1879 rear and the characteristic triangular ramrod bayonet locks up securely while deployed and stowed. The three-position tumbler and lock of this desirable trials rifle remains strong and crisp. (23A9965-7) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
serial #157738, 45-70 Govt., 32 5/8'' barrel with a very good bore showing some scattered areas of fine pitting in the otherwise strong rifling. Just over 1,000 Model 188...more0 ''Ramrod Bayonet'' Trapdoor rifles were produced for trials in the hope that the elimination of the standalone bayonet would both save the U.S. money and reduce the weight of the soldiers' equipment. The metal surfaces retain about 85% arsenal blue with a few small areas of softened fine pitting beneath the finish toward the muzzle, and some pinprick pitting on the tang of the triggerguard. The upper barrel band is toning to a brown patina with a few small streaks of loss and a few light handling marks on the barrel toning to brown. There is some minor silvering at the muzzle and on the lower band and there are some small spots of light oxidation on the thumbpiece and some scattered speckles of the same overall. The breech of the barrel features a crisp ''V / P / (eagle head) / P'' proof, the low-arch breech block is dated ''1873'' and the early production lockplate is marked with a Federal Eagle ahead of the early production hammer along with ''U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / 1873'' below the thumbpiece. The American black walnut stock rates very good plus as lightly cleaned with a light coat of added finish which is worn around the trap buttplate with some light abrasions at the toe and the typical minor handling marks from the field overall. The stock retains the faint remnants of an inspector's cartouche and circled ''P'' firing proof. The stacking and sling swivels are intact along with the original sights including the ''R'' marked Model 1879 rear and the characteristic triangular ramrod bayonet locks up securely while deployed and stowed. The three-position tumbler and lock of this desirable trials rifle remains strong and crisp. (23A9965-7) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)

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Excellent U.S. Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield Armory

Excellent U.S. Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot # 229 (Sale Order: 229 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 800High Estimate: 1,200
serial #161272, 45-70 Govt., 32 5/8'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this attractive rifle retains about 97% original blue which has slightly thinned forward of the upper band to a blue-brown patina under direct bright light with some minor silvering at the muzzle and a few light handling marks. The bands, forend cap and triggerguard retain a similar amount of original blue with some light high edge wear on the bow and some small spots of wear on the forend cap and upper band toning to gray. The receiver and lock retain nearly all their original oil-quenched blackening again with some slight high edge wear and a few tiny spots of loss toning to gray, while the 1873-dated breechblock and breech tang display nice color case-hardening. The breech of the barrel features a crisp ''V / P / (eaglehead) / P'' proof and the lockplate is properly marked with a Federal Eagle forward of the hammer and ''U.S. / SPRINGFIELD'' is below the thumbpiece. The American black walnut stock rates fine with the expected scattered minor handling marks from military service, a bit more prominent on the toeline, and features a crisp ''SWP / 1881'' inspector's cartouche on the left flat and an equally-crisp circled ''P'' firing proof and ''B'' inspection mark behind the triggerguard. The original sights and stacking and sling swivels are intact, a correct slotted button-head ramrod with retaining swell is included and the three-position tumbler and lock are very robust and crisp. A lovely example of these important U.S marital arms sure to please the discerning Springfield collector. (23B9965-38) {ANTIQUE} (800/1200)
serial #161272, 45-70 Govt., 32 5/8'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this attractive rifle retains about 97% original blue which has slightly thinned ...moreforward of the upper band to a blue-brown patina under direct bright light with some minor silvering at the muzzle and a few light handling marks. The bands, forend cap and triggerguard retain a similar amount of original blue with some light high edge wear on the bow and some small spots of wear on the forend cap and upper band toning to gray. The receiver and lock retain nearly all their original oil-quenched blackening again with some slight high edge wear and a few tiny spots of loss toning to gray, while the 1873-dated breechblock and breech tang display nice color case-hardening. The breech of the barrel features a crisp ''V / P / (eaglehead) / P'' proof and the lockplate is properly marked with a Federal Eagle forward of the hammer and ''U.S. / SPRINGFIELD'' is below the thumbpiece. The American black walnut stock rates fine with the expected scattered minor handling marks from military service, a bit more prominent on the toeline, and features a crisp ''SWP / 1881'' inspector's cartouche on the left flat and an equally-crisp circled ''P'' firing proof and ''B'' inspection mark behind the triggerguard. The original sights and stacking and sling swivels are intact, a correct slotted button-head ramrod with retaining swell is included and the three-position tumbler and lock are very robust and crisp. A lovely example of these important U.S marital arms sure to please the discerning Springfield collector. (23B9965-38) {ANTIQUE} (800/1200)

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Custom Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Custom Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 230 (Sale Order: 230 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #22956, 375 Weatherby Magnum, 26'' barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this German-manufactured Weatherby retain 99% maker blue, the smooth-knob bolt handle has toned to dark plum with matching ''2956'' on the underside and the fluted bolt body shows some signs of operational wear. The high-gloss skip-line-checkered walnut stock is very good, it has some nice subtle figure and features a contrasting rosewood tip and grip cap with a right-side cheekpiece. There are handling marks and some small cracks found near the bottom tang, at both sides of the forend tip and at the bolt handle inlet, this gun has clearly been used to fulfill its intended purpose as a trusted hunting rifle. The rifle has a flip-up rear sporting sight with the upright position being slightly loose but functional, a brass bead front sight and a Griffin & Howe 7/8'' ring side mount with some light scattered freckles is affixed to the right-side of the receiver. This side mount makes this an excellent dangerous game gun, the iron sights are visible under the scope for the sometimes-necessary up-close work. (22A9949-18) {C&R} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (1800/2200)
serial #22956, 375 Weatherby Magnum, 26'' barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this German-manufactured Weatherby retain 99% maker blue, the smooth-knob b...moreolt handle has toned to dark plum with matching ''2956'' on the underside and the fluted bolt body shows some signs of operational wear. The high-gloss skip-line-checkered walnut stock is very good, it has some nice subtle figure and features a contrasting rosewood tip and grip cap with a right-side cheekpiece. There are handling marks and some small cracks found near the bottom tang, at both sides of the forend tip and at the bolt handle inlet, this gun has clearly been used to fulfill its intended purpose as a trusted hunting rifle. The rifle has a flip-up rear sporting sight with the upright position being slightly loose but functional, a brass bead front sight and a Griffin & Howe 7/8'' ring side mount with some light scattered freckles is affixed to the right-side of the receiver. This side mount makes this an excellent dangerous game gun, the iron sights are visible under the scope for the sometimes-necessary up-close work. (22A9949-18) {C&R} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (1800/2200)

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US Colt Model 1873 Single Action Revolver

US Colt Model 1873 Single Action Revolver

Lot # 231 (Sale Order: 231 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
serial #119740, 45 Colt, 7 1/2'' barrel a very fine bore which shows strong black powder rifling with scattered light oxidation and some scattered light pitting. This is a rather nice martial Colt revolver that shows evidence of an antique, excellent quality refinish, likely by the factory. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain perhaps 92-95% excellent quality antique blue, the loss due to flaking to a plum brown and light scratches and handling marks, most prominently along the barrel address, which still remains readable; the underside is ''DFC'' marked with a prominent ''P'' firing proof. The cylinder shows perhaps 90% original blue with some light rotational marks and wear along all of the high edges. The frame remains rather nice retaining perhaps 95% color case-hardening, muting on some high edges and toning to silver on the loading gate but with the ''US'' marking remaining crisp, the ''DFC'' marking ahead of the serial number being very light but still readable under magnification. The hammer shows some very good restored color case-hardening and the triggerguard and backstrap retain perhaps 92% blue. The one piece walnut grip rates very fine with a nice right-sided ''DFC'' cartouche and small ''DFC'' stamping on the butt, the left side 1887 date is legible and the ''JGB'' cartouche was light but has been ''refreshed'' by some well-meaning individual; Capt. John Butler received a small number of DFC-inspected single action armies, perhaps 2000 or so, in 1887. The numbers are matching on the frame, triggerguard, butt, underside of barrel and cylinder there is no number legible within the backstrap cut of the grip. The gun seems to time well and lock up properly and has a very honest and very handsome look to it. (3D1007-127) {ANTIQUE} (5000/7000)
serial #119740, 45 Colt, 7 1/2'' barrel a very fine bore which shows strong black powder rifling with scattered light oxidation and some scattered light pitting. This is ...morea rather nice martial Colt revolver that shows evidence of an antique, excellent quality refinish, likely by the factory. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain perhaps 92-95% excellent quality antique blue, the loss due to flaking to a plum brown and light scratches and handling marks, most prominently along the barrel address, which still remains readable; the underside is ''DFC'' marked with a prominent ''P'' firing proof. The cylinder shows perhaps 90% original blue with some light rotational marks and wear along all of the high edges. The frame remains rather nice retaining perhaps 95% color case-hardening, muting on some high edges and toning to silver on the loading gate but with the ''US'' marking remaining crisp, the ''DFC'' marking ahead of the serial number being very light but still readable under magnification. The hammer shows some very good restored color case-hardening and the triggerguard and backstrap retain perhaps 92% blue. The one piece walnut grip rates very fine with a nice right-sided ''DFC'' cartouche and small ''DFC'' stamping on the butt, the left side 1887 date is legible and the ''JGB'' cartouche was light but has been ''refreshed'' by some well-meaning individual; Capt. John Butler received a small number of DFC-inspected single action armies, perhaps 2000 or so, in 1887. The numbers are matching on the frame, triggerguard, butt, underside of barrel and cylinder there is no number legible within the backstrap cut of the grip. The gun seems to time well and lock up properly and has a very honest and very handsome look to it. (3D1007-127) {ANTIQUE} (5000/7000)

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Weatherby Mark V Safari Grade Custom Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Weatherby Mark V Safari Grade Custom Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 232 (Sale Order: 232 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
serial #H207437, 378 Weatherby Magnum, 24'' threaded barrel with 2'' Accubrake and an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98-99% original blue with a small area of cleaned oxidation on the barrel swivel band and some scattered light freckles. The floorplate is marked ''CUSTOM SAFARI'' in riband surrounded by some light engraving, the bolt body and follower are bright with a tight damascened pattern and the two-panel-checkered bolt handle is marked ''437''. The fleur-de-lis checkered French walnut Monte Carlo stock is excellent with some scattered blemishes. The wood features an ebony grip cap and forend, attractive satin oil finish and a right-side cheekpiece. The rifle is sighted with a one-leaf express shallow V rear sight and a hooded brass bead front sight. A solid Howa-manufactured Safari Grade Custom chambered in a tried-and-true dangerous game caliber. (22C9949-10) {MODERN} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (5000/7000)

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Handsome Weatherby Crown Custom Mark V Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Handsome Weatherby Crown Custom Mark V Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 233 (Sale Order: 233 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000
serial #P19615, 460 Weatherby Magnum, 26'' barrel with Pendleton brake and an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue with some faint freckles mostly-found near the muzzle and on the brass bead front sight with the receiver and the numbers-matching bolt toning to a brownish-plum hue. The surfaces are wonderfully-engraved in a flowing scroll and punch-dot-shading motif with about 50% coverage on the barrel and receiver, full coverage on all three sides of the bolt shroud and a small wedge on the two-panel-checkered bolt handle. The floorplate completes the metal accents with an excellent engraved-in-relief gold elephant with continent of Africa background and more flowing scroll, the bolt body and follower remain bright with a tight damascened pattern. The skip-line checkered mesquite Monte Carlo stock with rosewood grip cap and forend tip, right-side cheekpiece and pattern #8 ebony and rosewood inlays is excellent with a couple very minor blemishes. The purchaser of this rifle spared no expense, there is an unembellished gold monogram plate in the center of bottom forend inlay and a pattern #33 elephant inlay with genuine ivory tusks was placed in the left-side butt. This handsome 1966 West German rifle is equipped with open sporting sights. These early Crown Customs withstand the test of time and remain Weatherby's most attractive and sought-after offering. (22D9949-3) {C&R} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (7000/9000)
serial #P19615, 460 Weatherby Magnum, 26'' barrel with Pendleton brake and an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue with some faint freckles mostly-...morefound near the muzzle and on the brass bead front sight with the receiver and the numbers-matching bolt toning to a brownish-plum hue. The surfaces are wonderfully-engraved in a flowing scroll and punch-dot-shading motif with about 50% coverage on the barrel and receiver, full coverage on all three sides of the bolt shroud and a small wedge on the two-panel-checkered bolt handle. The floorplate completes the metal accents with an excellent engraved-in-relief gold elephant with continent of Africa background and more flowing scroll, the bolt body and follower remain bright with a tight damascened pattern. The skip-line checkered mesquite Monte Carlo stock with rosewood grip cap and forend tip, right-side cheekpiece and pattern #8 ebony and rosewood inlays is excellent with a couple very minor blemishes. The purchaser of this rifle spared no expense, there is an unembellished gold monogram plate in the center of bottom forend inlay and a pattern #33 elephant inlay with genuine ivory tusks was placed in the left-side butt. This handsome 1966 West German rifle is equipped with open sporting sights. These early Crown Customs withstand the test of time and remain Weatherby's most attractive and sought-after offering. (22D9949-3) {C&R} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (7000/9000)

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Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 234 (Sale Order: 234 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #H154060, 7x64 (Brenneke), 26'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain near 99% original polished blue with just a couple very minor blemishes. The fluted bolt body shows minor operational marks and is marked ''060'' on the underside of the smooth-knob bolt handle. The deluxe high-gloss American walnut skip-line-checkered Monte Carlo stock with right-side cheekpiece has just a couple small hairline cracks at the rear swivel stud and behind the lower tang and some scattered fine-line cracks in the lacquer. The fiddleback figure is fantastic and the rosewood tip and grip cap compliment the light-colored walnut nicely. This is a Howa-manufactured rifle and is equipped with a Canjar single set trigger, a Lyman flip-up white diamond rear sight and a small brass bead front sight. (22A9949-84) {MODERN} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (1800/2200)
serial #H154060, 7x64 (Brenneke), 26'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain near 99% original polished blue with just a couple very minor blemis...morehes. The fluted bolt body shows minor operational marks and is marked ''060'' on the underside of the smooth-knob bolt handle. The deluxe high-gloss American walnut skip-line-checkered Monte Carlo stock with right-side cheekpiece has just a couple small hairline cracks at the rear swivel stud and behind the lower tang and some scattered fine-line cracks in the lacquer. The fiddleback figure is fantastic and the rosewood tip and grip cap compliment the light-colored walnut nicely. This is a Howa-manufactured rifle and is equipped with a Canjar single set trigger, a Lyman flip-up white diamond rear sight and a small brass bead front sight. (22A9949-84) {MODERN} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (1800/2200)

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Browning Superposed Lightning Grade I Over Under Shotgun

Browning Superposed Lightning Grade I Over Under Shotgun

Lot # 235 (Sale Order: 235 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #233PX02353, 20 ga., 28'' ventilated rib ''MADE IN BELGIUM''-marked barrels choked modified (**) and full (*) with excellent bores. The metal surfaces of this 1983-manufactured shotgun retain 99% strong original blue with crisp Grade I engraving throughout the frame and the gold single selective trigger retains all its original factory finish. The finely-figured high-gloss checkered walnut forend and pistolgrip buttstock with hard rubber buttplate are excellent. The shotgun features strong ejectors and included is the original factory box with matching end label. The Superposed Lightning was brought back into production between 1983-86, an excellent condition ''first-year'' example of these ever-popular sporting guns. (22B9979-8) {MODERN} (2500/3500)
serial #233PX02353, 20 ga., 28'' ventilated rib ''MADE IN BELGIUM''-marked barrels choked modified (**) and full (*) with excellent bores. The metal surfaces of this 1983...more-manufactured shotgun retain 99% strong original blue with crisp Grade I engraving throughout the frame and the gold single selective trigger retains all its original factory finish. The finely-figured high-gloss checkered walnut forend and pistolgrip buttstock with hard rubber buttplate are excellent. The shotgun features strong ejectors and included is the original factory box with matching end label. The Superposed Lightning was brought back into production between 1983-86, an excellent condition ''first-year'' example of these ever-popular sporting guns. (22B9979-8) {MODERN} (2500/3500)

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Lovely Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade Over Under Shotgun

Lovely Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade Over Under Shotgun

Lot # 236 (Sale Order: 236 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #42650V6, 20 ga., 26'' ventilated rib barrels choked improved cylinder and modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 98-99% original blue showing a tiny bit of wear from forend rub. The French gray receiver, forend iron and bow of the guard remain wonderful with their factory lacquer intact. The open scroll, floral bouquets and flying pigeons are beautifully executed with acanthus leaf running along the top frame at breech and oakleaf chiseling flanking the pivot point of the lever. Under high magnification there are some tiny tendrils of light spiderweb oxidation at top of left frame flat but they are missed at casual glance and very unobtrusive. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and field style forend rate excellent with stunning grain figure in the butt and crisp checkering, there may be a tiny handling mark or rack mark but they must really be searched for to note; the left and right stock flats are showing the beginning of some light crazing as-is often seen on these older high-gloss finishes but it remains very light in nature. There is absolutely no evidence of salt wood contamination at all. The gun locks up tightly with the top lever still right of center and appears to have seen very little use since leaving Herstal in 1966. While unsigned, the quality the engraving is nothing short of excellent. A lovely pigeon grade, destined to appreciate as the years pass. (3C9979-6) {C&R} (6000/8000)

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Browning Superposed Lightning Grade I Over Under Shotgun

Browning Superposed Lightning Grade I Over Under Shotgun

Lot # 237 (Sale Order: 237 of 600)      

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serial #63088 V70, 20 ga., 26'' ventilated rib barrels choked improved cylinder (**-) and modified (**) with excellent bores. This shotgun and appears to have seen very little use over the years. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue with the factory markings and Grade I engraving remaining crisp. The high-gloss checkered walnut forend and pistolgrip buttstock are excellent with some scattered tiny blemishes, an excellent condition hard rubber buttplate and awesome contrasting swirling brown figure. The shotgun's ejectors are strong and the single selective trigger retains all its original gold finish. This is an overall excellent short-tang 20-gauge Superposed Lightning, these guns are considered by some to be the ultimate upland shotgun. (22B9979-4) {C&R} (2500/3500)
serial #63088 V70, 20 ga., 26'' ventilated rib barrels choked improved cylinder (**-) and modified (**) with excellent bores. This shotgun and appears to have seen very l...moreittle use over the years. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue with the factory markings and Grade I engraving remaining crisp. The high-gloss checkered walnut forend and pistolgrip buttstock are excellent with some scattered tiny blemishes, an excellent condition hard rubber buttplate and awesome contrasting swirling brown figure. The shotgun's ejectors are strong and the single selective trigger retains all its original gold finish. This is an overall excellent short-tang 20-gauge Superposed Lightning, these guns are considered by some to be the ultimate upland shotgun. (22B9979-4) {C&R} (2500/3500)

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Handsome Browning Superposed Grade II Over Under Shotgun

Handsome Browning Superposed Grade II Over Under Shotgun

Lot # 238 (Sale Order: 238 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #45521, 12 ga., 26'' ventilated rib barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% plus factory-grade restored blue, the loss due to light fading, the breech areas and extractors nicely brightened, the work no doubt by the Browning factory. The frame, forend iron and bow of the guard retain excellent factory-restored French gray finish. All of the Grade II (later Pigeon) engraving remains as sharp and crisp as the day it was cut, with beautiful floral bouquets on the bottom and the typical flying pigeons left and right, with acanthus leaf and oakleaf engraving atop the receiver, both left and right signed by Felix Funken. The checkered round knob pistolgrip English walnut buttstock and field style forend rate excellent as professionally, also no doubt factory, refinished, the buttstock with a 14 7/8'' length of pull to the Browning ventilated recoil pad; there are two very light drying cracks in the finish (only) to the rear of the upper tang but they are unobtrusive. The overall finish is such that one must look twice very carefully to realize it is re-done, but could only have been so by the Browning factory. Lockup remains tight with the top lever just slightly right of center and the gun is very beautiful over all, one must look very carefully to realize that it is a factory restored arm (while we have no factory invoicing, the work is unmistakably Browning's). (3C9979-17) {C&R} (2500/4000)
serial #45521, 12 ga., 26'' ventilated rib barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% plus factory-grade restored blue, the loss...more due to light fading, the breech areas and extractors nicely brightened, the work no doubt by the Browning factory. The frame, forend iron and bow of the guard retain excellent factory-restored French gray finish. All of the Grade II (later Pigeon) engraving remains as sharp and crisp as the day it was cut, with beautiful floral bouquets on the bottom and the typical flying pigeons left and right, with acanthus leaf and oakleaf engraving atop the receiver, both left and right signed by Felix Funken. The checkered round knob pistolgrip English walnut buttstock and field style forend rate excellent as professionally, also no doubt factory, refinished, the buttstock with a 14 7/8'' length of pull to the Browning ventilated recoil pad; there are two very light drying cracks in the finish (only) to the rear of the upper tang but they are unobtrusive. The overall finish is such that one must look twice very carefully to realize it is re-done, but could only have been so by the Browning factory. Lockup remains tight with the top lever just slightly right of center and the gun is very beautiful over all, one must look very carefully to realize that it is a factory restored arm (while we have no factory invoicing, the work is unmistakably Browning's). (3C9979-17) {C&R} (2500/4000)

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Rare Browning Superposed Superlight P1B Presentation Grade Over Under Shotgun

Rare Browning Superposed Superlight P1B Presentation Grade Over Under Shotgun

Lot # 239 (Sale Order: 239 of 600)      

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serial #P23RP1007, 20 ga., 26'' ventilated rib barrels choked improved cylinder and modified with bright, excellent, likely unfired bores. The barrels retain 99% plus original blue with a neatly matted rib and single bead front sight. The frame and forend iron show exquisite French gray finish with hand-engraved open scroll and oak leaf and acorn engraving surrounding flying quail left and right with more oakleaf and acorn on the belly; the engraving is signed by Edouard Vos on the left panel. The gun is stocked in an exceptional grade of French walnut with flawlessly executed the checkering extending back along the straight grip triggerguard tang; it rates excellent to nearly as new with perhaps one or two extremely superficial record marks here or there, one must really search for them to locate them. The forend is superlight configuration with a small schnabel-like tip and rates excellent to as-new. The gun locks up tightly as-new and appears very much to have never been fired and has factory dimensions to the synthetic Browning buttplate. Edouard Vos started with FN in 1971 and became one of their very best engravers, being elected Master engraver in the F.N. Herstal shop in the early 1990s; this example manufactured in 1978. A beautiful little 20 bore that would be a wonderful investment for the dedicated Browning collector or add a bit of panache to the sporting battery of any gentleman. (39979-16) {MODERN} (4000/6000)
serial #P23RP1007, 20 ga., 26'' ventilated rib barrels choked improved cylinder and modified with bright, excellent, likely unfired bores. The barrels retain 99% plus ori...moreginal blue with a neatly matted rib and single bead front sight. The frame and forend iron show exquisite French gray finish with hand-engraved open scroll and oak leaf and acorn engraving surrounding flying quail left and right with more oakleaf and acorn on the belly; the engraving is signed by Edouard Vos on the left panel. The gun is stocked in an exceptional grade of French walnut with flawlessly executed the checkering extending back along the straight grip triggerguard tang; it rates excellent to nearly as new with perhaps one or two extremely superficial record marks here or there, one must really search for them to locate them. The forend is superlight configuration with a small schnabel-like tip and rates excellent to as-new. The gun locks up tightly as-new and appears very much to have never been fired and has factory dimensions to the synthetic Browning buttplate. Edouard Vos started with FN in 1971 and became one of their very best engravers, being elected Master engraver in the F.N. Herstal shop in the early 1990s; this example manufactured in 1978. A beautiful little 20 bore that would be a wonderful investment for the dedicated Browning collector or add a bit of panache to the sporting battery of any gentleman. (39979-16) {MODERN} (4000/6000)

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Rare Browning Superposed P1J Presentation Grade Over Under Shotgun

Rare Browning Superposed P1J Presentation Grade Over Under Shotgun

Lot # 240 (Sale Order: 240 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #P83RP1108, .410 bore, 26'' ventilated rib barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent, no doubt unfired, bores. The barrels retain 99% plus original blue showing one tiny spot of rub wear from the forend, just ahead of its nose. The frame retains an identical amount of original blue and gold plate on the trigger. The arm features open flowing scroll with oakleaf and acorn decoration left, right and belly with gold inlaid and engraved retriever with a duck left and right; there is no evident signature. The checkered pistolgrip French walnut buttstock rates excellent to as-new with factory dimensions showing exquisite grain figure throughout and a couple very tiny handling marks to the rear of the tang; they are unobtrusive and the only marks evident. The field style forend as well shows lovely grain figure and rates excellent to as-new. As-expected the gun of course locks up as tightly as the day and left Belgium with the top lever still well right of center and very much appears unfired since leaving Browning in 1978, the original factory preservative oil within starting to harden slightly with the years. The smallbore presentation grade guns are seldom-encountered and this is an absolutely lovely example suitable for investment or appreciation by the dedicated Browning collector. (39979-9) {MODERN} (6000/8000)
serial #P83RP1108, .410 bore, 26'' ventilated rib barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent, no doubt unfired, bores. The barrels retain 99% plus original bl...moreue showing one tiny spot of rub wear from the forend, just ahead of its nose. The frame retains an identical amount of original blue and gold plate on the trigger. The arm features open flowing scroll with oakleaf and acorn decoration left, right and belly with gold inlaid and engraved retriever with a duck left and right; there is no evident signature. The checkered pistolgrip French walnut buttstock rates excellent to as-new with factory dimensions showing exquisite grain figure throughout and a couple very tiny handling marks to the rear of the tang; they are unobtrusive and the only marks evident. The field style forend as well shows lovely grain figure and rates excellent to as-new. As-expected the gun of course locks up as tightly as the day and left Belgium with the top lever still well right of center and very much appears unfired since leaving Browning in 1978, the original factory preservative oil within starting to harden slightly with the years. The smallbore presentation grade guns are seldom-encountered and this is an absolutely lovely example suitable for investment or appreciation by the dedicated Browning collector. (39979-9) {MODERN} (6000/8000)

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Attractive Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Attractive Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot # 241 (Sale Order: 241 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial # 288372, 32 WCF, 7 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely gun with a very attractive appearance showing some very nice antique nickel. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 99% plus of an excellent quality antique nickel finish, the barrel very closely appearing to be original finish under very close scrutiny, with remnants of some light pinprick pits in the beveled recess of the ejector rod housing. The cylinder is lovely as well, again appearing at first glance to be original nickel, but showing polish marks and the tiniest remnants of light pinprick pitting under magnification, the polish was so well done it could easily pass for factory, the gun so immaculate on the inside one wonders why the refinish was necessitated. The frame is lovely and shows remnants of extremely light pinprick pitting beneath the nickel, the bulk of which was very professionally removed but the telltale signs remain nonetheless, the straps and guard area are lovely. The trigger and all of the screws show lovely restored pale fire blue which is vibrant and provides a very beautiful contrast with the bright nickel. The arm wears a pair of period genuine mother-of-pearl grips, but without Rampant Colt medallions, they are unmarked but their fit is excellent. The included factory letter shows shipment in January 1907 to Montgomery Ward company in Chicago Illinois in a single gun shipment, no doubt a special order, verifying the barrel length, nickel finish and pearl stocks. A very lovely smallbore long barrel Colt with a factory-grade or clearly museum-grade antique nickel finish that passes muster under all but the very closest scrutiny. (3B1014-2) {C&R} (3000/5000)
serial # 288372, 32 WCF, 7 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely gun with a very attractive appearance showing some very nice antique nickel. The ba...morerrel and ejector rod housing retain 99% plus of an excellent quality antique nickel finish, the barrel very closely appearing to be original finish under very close scrutiny, with remnants of some light pinprick pits in the beveled recess of the ejector rod housing. The cylinder is lovely as well, again appearing at first glance to be original nickel, but showing polish marks and the tiniest remnants of light pinprick pitting under magnification, the polish was so well done it could easily pass for factory, the gun so immaculate on the inside one wonders why the refinish was necessitated. The frame is lovely and shows remnants of extremely light pinprick pitting beneath the nickel, the bulk of which was very professionally removed but the telltale signs remain nonetheless, the straps and guard area are lovely. The trigger and all of the screws show lovely restored pale fire blue which is vibrant and provides a very beautiful contrast with the bright nickel. The arm wears a pair of period genuine mother-of-pearl grips, but without Rampant Colt medallions, they are unmarked but their fit is excellent. The included factory letter shows shipment in January 1907 to Montgomery Ward company in Chicago Illinois in a single gun shipment, no doubt a special order, verifying the barrel length, nickel finish and pearl stocks. A very lovely smallbore long barrel Colt with a factory-grade or clearly museum-grade antique nickel finish that passes muster under all but the very closest scrutiny. (3B1014-2) {C&R} (3000/5000)

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Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot # 242 (Sale Order: 242 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #70689, 44-40 WCF, 7 1/2'' barrel with a very good bore which shows light pitting its full length. The metal surfaces retain about 95% excellent quality antique nickel, the flaked areas toning to a plum brown patina, more of a gunmetal gray on the leading edges of the cylinder, showing some scattered spots of sparse surface oxidation. The one piece walnut grip rates very good to perhaps near fine with much original varnish showing only light flaking, primarily along the sharp edge of the butt with a few dings and handling marks. The ink number on the interior is not fully discernible but ''06'' seems to be present, the balance lost to the years, its fit is excellent and there is a very tiny chip at the leading edge of the right grip. The gun seems to function well and time correctly and numbers match on frame, triggerguard and butt. The included 1964-dated factory letter shows shipment in August 1881 to Hartley & Graham of New York in a 150 gun shipment and verifies the configuration. A very attractive and honest as-refinished old Colt which clearly has a lot of life left. (39986-11) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)
serial #70689, 44-40 WCF, 7 1/2'' barrel with a very good bore which shows light pitting its full length. The metal surfaces retain about 95% excellent quality antique ni...moreckel, the flaked areas toning to a plum brown patina, more of a gunmetal gray on the leading edges of the cylinder, showing some scattered spots of sparse surface oxidation. The one piece walnut grip rates very good to perhaps near fine with much original varnish showing only light flaking, primarily along the sharp edge of the butt with a few dings and handling marks. The ink number on the interior is not fully discernible but ''06'' seems to be present, the balance lost to the years, its fit is excellent and there is a very tiny chip at the leading edge of the right grip. The gun seems to function well and time correctly and numbers match on frame, triggerguard and butt. The included 1964-dated factory letter shows shipment in August 1881 to Hartley & Graham of New York in a 150 gun shipment and verifies the configuration. A very attractive and honest as-refinished old Colt which clearly has a lot of life left. (39986-11) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)

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Attractive Ben Shostle-Engraved Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver

Attractive Ben Shostle-Engraved Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver

Lot # 243 (Sale Order: 243 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #241498, 38 WCF, 7 1/2'' barrel with a very good to perhaps near fine bore which shows strong rifling but with scattered light pitting. This is a lovely revolver which retains 99% post-engraving blued and color case-hardened finishes. The barrel shows Shostle's signature deep relief open flowing scroll surrounding the roll mark with a small gold inlaid band at the muzzle. The cylinder has a dual inlaid gold bands with open scroll between each of the flutes. The frame has a scroll on the flats, front of frame and loading gate with a sunburst design on the left recoil shield, the knuckle of the backstrap with a bit of engraving, similarly at the root of the triggerguard. The genuine stag grips fit very nicely and rate excellent. Mr. Shostle has signed the engraving beneath the left recoil shield; the numbers are matching on frame, triggerguard and butt. (3B1007-47) {MODERN} (3000/5000)
serial #241498, 38 WCF, 7 1/2'' barrel with a very good to perhaps near fine bore which shows strong rifling but with scattered light pitting. This is a lovely revolver w...morehich retains 99% post-engraving blued and color case-hardened finishes. The barrel shows Shostle's signature deep relief open flowing scroll surrounding the roll mark with a small gold inlaid band at the muzzle. The cylinder has a dual inlaid gold bands with open scroll between each of the flutes. The frame has a scroll on the flats, front of frame and loading gate with a sunburst design on the left recoil shield, the knuckle of the backstrap with a bit of engraving, similarly at the root of the triggerguard. The genuine stag grips fit very nicely and rate excellent. Mr. Shostle has signed the engraving beneath the left recoil shield; the numbers are matching on frame, triggerguard and butt. (3B1007-47) {MODERN} (3000/5000)

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Early Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector Triple Lock Revolver

Early Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector Triple Lock Revolver

Lot # 244 (Sale Order: 244 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #524, 44 Special, 6 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very attractive and very early First Model Triple Lock. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 95-97% original blue, the cylinder showing perhaps a bit more flaking. The barrel shows only a very light rub mark along its right side with some light muzzle wear, while the frame shows only sharp edge and high point wear, even the straps retaining excellent original blue. The cylinder shows leading edge wear and a handful of flaked spots, most prominent between two of the flutes where the nice blue has flaked to plum, there being a light turn ring. Both trigger and hammer retain excellent vibrant color case-hardening. The checkered walnut pre-magna style grips rate excellent, the right grip pencil-numbered to the gun on the interior. The arm comes in its original brown paper-covered box marked on the interior of the lid ''44 Special 6 1-2 inch'' along with the printed paper Smith & Wesson admonishment to wipe the gun down with an oily rag after handling, and with a nice end label which is surcharged in blue ink stamping ''6844SB''; an additional ink stamping on the underside of the box is no longer legible but seems to have something to do with grips. Really a very lovely Triple Lock with the early three-digit number making it all-the-more desirable and the original box an extra bonus! (3B9952-30) {C&R} (2500/4000)
serial #524, 44 Special, 6 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very attractive and very early First Model Triple Lock. The metal surfaces retain perhaps ...more95-97% original blue, the cylinder showing perhaps a bit more flaking. The barrel shows only a very light rub mark along its right side with some light muzzle wear, while the frame shows only sharp edge and high point wear, even the straps retaining excellent original blue. The cylinder shows leading edge wear and a handful of flaked spots, most prominent between two of the flutes where the nice blue has flaked to plum, there being a light turn ring. Both trigger and hammer retain excellent vibrant color case-hardening. The checkered walnut pre-magna style grips rate excellent, the right grip pencil-numbered to the gun on the interior. The arm comes in its original brown paper-covered box marked on the interior of the lid ''44 Special 6 1-2 inch'' along with the printed paper Smith & Wesson admonishment to wipe the gun down with an oily rag after handling, and with a nice end label which is surcharged in blue ink stamping ''6844SB''; an additional ink stamping on the underside of the box is no longer legible but seems to have something to do with grips. Really a very lovely Triple Lock with the early three-digit number making it all-the-more desirable and the original box an extra bonus! (3B9952-30) {C&R} (2500/4000)

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Handsome Custom Ron Nott-Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Handsome Custom Ron Nott-Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot # 245 (Sale Order: 245 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #S30057A, 45 Colt, 5 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent unfired bore. Former Colt factory engraved Ron Nott has engraved this handsome revolver in factory master C plus coverage. Nott has engraved the arm with his signature ''RP Nott Deep Relief Scroll'', in a little over 3/4 coverage. The scroll is accented with the finest thin background striations and crosshatching. All of the major component parts feature lovely 24 karat gold wire inlay framing or running the periphery of each. The principal frame screws are engraved on their heads and the left and right of the front sight blade shows nice scroll as well. The arm retains all of its post-engraving blued and color case-hardened finishes. The grip is a one piece smooth ivory from Dan Chesiack and rates excellent to as-new. As-expected the arm is un-turned since leaving Mr. Nott's shop and is a beautiful testament to his skill as a Colt master engraver. Included with the arm is a very nice narrative letter detailing the engraving and listing the arm by serial number, signed by the engraver himself, and the arm comes in its original blue Colt Custom Shop box with paperwork and white shipping sleeve; there is no end label on the sleeve. The left recoil shield is signed by the engraver on the extremely thin web of case-hardened steel just ahead of the very fine gold wire inlay, dated '01. Sadly Mr. Nott passed away back in 2010, so no more of his very fine work will be had again. For this writer's money, the blued and case-hardened guns are the most beautiful of the engraved arms. (3D1002-4) {MODERN} (4000/6000)
serial #S30057A, 45 Colt, 5 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent unfired bore. Former Colt factory engraved Ron Nott has engraved this handsome revolver in factory master...more C plus coverage. Nott has engraved the arm with his signature ''RP Nott Deep Relief Scroll'', in a little over 3/4 coverage. The scroll is accented with the finest thin background striations and crosshatching. All of the major component parts feature lovely 24 karat gold wire inlay framing or running the periphery of each. The principal frame screws are engraved on their heads and the left and right of the front sight blade shows nice scroll as well. The arm retains all of its post-engraving blued and color case-hardened finishes. The grip is a one piece smooth ivory from Dan Chesiack and rates excellent to as-new. As-expected the arm is un-turned since leaving Mr. Nott's shop and is a beautiful testament to his skill as a Colt master engraver. Included with the arm is a very nice narrative letter detailing the engraving and listing the arm by serial number, signed by the engraver himself, and the arm comes in its original blue Colt Custom Shop box with paperwork and white shipping sleeve; there is no end label on the sleeve. The left recoil shield is signed by the engraver on the extremely thin web of case-hardened steel just ahead of the very fine gold wire inlay, dated '01. Sadly Mr. Nott passed away back in 2010, so no more of his very fine work will be had again. For this writer's money, the blued and case-hardened guns are the most beautiful of the engraved arms. (3D1002-4) {MODERN} (4000/6000)

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Colt Single Action Army Revolver With Inscription to Cowboy Trick Shooter LF Foster

Colt Single Action Army Revolver With Inscription to Cowboy Trick Shooter LF Foster

Lot # 246 (Sale Order: 246 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
Description Update 03/24/2021: C&R, not antique

serial #187072, 45 LC, 7 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver remains in rather nice condition with some lovely blue and case colors and is in that most-classic of configurations. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain perhaps 95% original blue finish, with flaking to brown and some very light handling marks here and there, the outer edge of the housing a pewter patina. The cylinder retains about 75% evenly thinning original blue finish with light rotational marks around its periphery and a bit of surface oxidation here or there. The frame retains about 85% faded original color case-hardened finish which has a smoky pewter appearance. The gripstraps retain about 60% original blue with the backstrap being mostly a smooth brown patina. The two-piece antique ivory grips rate excellent with just a few tight age cracks at the screw escutcheons and nice grain at their bottom flats. The interior of the left grip is inscribed in a fading antique ink-pen ''LF Foster 1890/Cowboy Pistol Shot''. The grips fit very nearly precisely and clearly have been on the gun for a very long time. Lewis Frederick Foster was born in Massachusetts and when hardly out of his teens he went west. In the early 1880's he became prominent as a western celebrity. Foster performed on horseback in shows across the West including the Wild West Show in Oklahoma, the Frontier Show in Cheyenne, Washington [Wyoming], and the 101 Ranch Wild West Show. The excerpts of his antics include his being called a ''rough and fancy rider and a revolver expert'' and one excerpt talks of the famous land rush on Sept. 16, 1893 during the opening of the Cherokee strip, in Oklahoma Territory: ''Mr. Foster was an active participant. Mounted on a broncho (horse) he made the run from the Chiloco Indian reservation, just south of the Kansas border. He received a claim, besides directing others to desirable locations. The excitement incident to the opening, dying out, he again returned to the east.''. One 1899 excerpt read: ''His fame as a rifle and revolver expert being known throughout the country….Mr. Foster's shooting with a Winchester repeating rifle, 44-calibre is indeed marvelous. He hits most any object thrown into the air, coins, marbles, lead pencils, small nails, matches, etc.''. The included factory letter confirms the configuration of the revolver, stocks are not listed, and shows it as part of a 50 gun shipment to Hartley & Graham in New York on June 23, 1899. That same 1899 article mentions that: ''his permanent address is in care of the New York Clipper, New York, Address, Cowboy Rough Rider'', the clipper being a trade publication in the city that catered to those in the entertainment industry. There is no doubt he picked this revolver up at Hartley & Graham at some point swapping grips from one of his earlier guns. The root of the triggerguard is stamped with a small ''&'' just above the triangle ''VP'' and the butt is stamped with the number ''71'' at center. A super antique revolver with a very viable connection to this famous trick shooter and cowboy of the day. (3E1007-154) {C&R} (4000/6000)

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Smith & Wesson 22/32 Kit Gun Hand Ejector Revolver

Smith & Wesson 22/32 Kit Gun Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot # 247 (Sale Order: 247 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #8238, 22 LR, 4" barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely little flat latch Model 1953 I-frame revolver retains wonderful condition. The metal surfaces have about 99% original blue finish, most of the loss is to wear on the flat latch's high edges and a very light turn ring on the recessed cylinder. The service trigger and hammer retain the beautiful case-hardened colors of the era. The diamond checkered walnut factory round butt Magna grips with silver S&W medallions remain blemish free and are numbered to the gun. The factory grip pin is missing and was substituted with an ad hoc short pin in each panel however, they seem to fulfill the requirements admirably. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun, timing and lock up are excellent, it features a Baughman ramp front sight and black blade adjustable rear. This fine gun includes the red factory two-piece box that is correctly end labeled and grease pencil numbered on the underside to the gun. The box rates very good with edge wear and the label is missing a small strip of the upper right top. A superb early post war Kit Gun with a fine box. (8A9981-3) {C&R} (1200/1800)
serial #8238, 22 LR, 4" barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely little flat latch Model 1953 I-frame revolver retains wonderful condition. The metal surfaces have abou...moret 99% original blue finish, most of the loss is to wear on the flat latch's high edges and a very light turn ring on the recessed cylinder. The service trigger and hammer retain the beautiful case-hardened colors of the era. The diamond checkered walnut factory round butt Magna grips with silver S&W medallions remain blemish free and are numbered to the gun. The factory grip pin is missing and was substituted with an ad hoc short pin in each panel however, they seem to fulfill the requirements admirably. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun, timing and lock up are excellent, it features a Baughman ramp front sight and black blade adjustable rear. This fine gun includes the red factory two-piece box that is correctly end labeled and grease pencil numbered on the underside to the gun. The box rates very good with edge wear and the label is missing a small strip of the upper right top. A superb early post war Kit Gun with a fine box. (8A9981-3) {C&R} (1200/1800)

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Scarce Early Smith & Wesson Model 48 K-22 Masterpiece Magnum Revolver

Scarce Early Smith & Wesson Model 48 K-22 Masterpiece Magnum Revolver

Lot # 248 (Sale Order: 248 of 600)      

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serial #K369216, 22 Magnum R.F., 8 3/8" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. A wonderful example of a first year-production Model 48 revolver. According to the Standard Catalogue of Smith & Wesson by Supica and Nahas production started on May 21, 1959 with the first engineering change (Model 48-1) occurring the same year making Model 48s with four-screws and no "dash" number scarce, especially in as fine a condition as this one is. This example retains about 99% original blue finish with slight muzzle wear and a light turn ring on the recessed cylinder. The service trigger and hammer retain bold case-hardened colors with very light operational wear. The diamond checkered walnut factory Magna grips with silver S&W medallions are numbered to the gun and rate excellent. This gun features a Patridge front sight, black blade micro adjustable rear sight and it times and locks up correctly. It includes a two-piece factory box correctly marked and numbered to the gun, cleaning kit and knurled aluminum handled sight adjustment tool (screwdriver). This early box has no end labels, but one end of the box is ink stamped "MRF" with "K-22 8 3/8" in grease pencil above it, the serial number is grease penciled to the underside of the box and the inner cover imprinted with directions. The box shows only very light handling wear but a later added instruction sheet on cleaning was cellophane taped to the left inner side of the cover. This gun does not appear to have been fired and is a great find for the K-22 collector or enthusiast. (8A9981-11) {C&R} (1200/1800)
serial #K369216, 22 Magnum R.F., 8 3/8" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. A wonderful example of a first year-production Model 48 revolver. According to the Standard ...moreCatalogue of Smith & Wesson by Supica and Nahas production started on May 21, 1959 with the first engineering change (Model 48-1) occurring the same year making Model 48s with four-screws and no "dash" number scarce, especially in as fine a condition as this one is. This example retains about 99% original blue finish with slight muzzle wear and a light turn ring on the recessed cylinder. The service trigger and hammer retain bold case-hardened colors with very light operational wear. The diamond checkered walnut factory Magna grips with silver S&W medallions are numbered to the gun and rate excellent. This gun features a Patridge front sight, black blade micro adjustable rear sight and it times and locks up correctly. It includes a two-piece factory box correctly marked and numbered to the gun, cleaning kit and knurled aluminum handled sight adjustment tool (screwdriver). This early box has no end labels, but one end of the box is ink stamped "MRF" with "K-22 8 3/8" in grease pencil above it, the serial number is grease penciled to the underside of the box and the inner cover imprinted with directions. The box shows only very light handling wear but a later added instruction sheet on cleaning was cellophane taped to the left inner side of the cover. This gun does not appear to have been fired and is a great find for the K-22 collector or enthusiast. (8A9981-11) {C&R} (1200/1800)

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Smith & Wesson K-22 Masterpiece Hand Ejector Revolver

Smith & Wesson K-22 Masterpiece Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot # 249 (Sale Order: 249 of 600)      

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serial #K9712, 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This second-year revolver (1947) remains in excellent condition showing very light use and now sports a set of lovely ivory grips. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue, the muzzle has slight wear with a few scattered minor handling marks and faint turn ring is present on the recessed cylinder. The service trigger and hammer retain bold case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The grips are later added unmarked smooth ivory that rate excellent. This gun features a Patridge front sight, black blade micro adjustable rear sight with excellent timing and lock up. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun. It includes the original factory gold two-piece box that is end labeled correctly and is numbered to the gun (the label shows it was shipped with target stocks). The box rates about very good plus with very light wear, old adhesive from tape on the sides of the cover and the end label has small section missing from the lower right section. Not many of the early guns remain in such fine condition and have the benefit of beautiful ivory grips. (8A9981-20) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
serial #K9712, 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This second-year revolver (1947) remains in excellent condition showing very light use and now sports a set of lov...moreely ivory grips. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue, the muzzle has slight wear with a few scattered minor handling marks and faint turn ring is present on the recessed cylinder. The service trigger and hammer retain bold case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The grips are later added unmarked smooth ivory that rate excellent. This gun features a Patridge front sight, black blade micro adjustable rear sight with excellent timing and lock up. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun. It includes the original factory gold two-piece box that is end labeled correctly and is numbered to the gun (the label shows it was shipped with target stocks). The box rates about very good plus with very light wear, old adhesive from tape on the sides of the cover and the end label has small section missing from the lower right section. Not many of the early guns remain in such fine condition and have the benefit of beautiful ivory grips. (8A9981-20) {MODERN} (1200/1800)

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Fine New York Percussion Bench Rest Target Rifle by Morgan James of Utica

Fine New York Percussion Bench Rest Target Rifle by Morgan James of Utica

Lot # 250 (Sale Order: 250 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 8,000High Estimate: 12,000
.42 caliber, 34" heavy octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a classic Morgan James rifle built on his takedown lobed action. The rifle features a single set trigger and has a fancy flared bolster and finger spur scroll triggerguard. The top flat of the barrel is maker marked "M. JAMES / UTICA N.Y." and the bottom flat has an integral raised rib which is flat bottomed at breech and then turns to rounded and ends 13" from the barrel breech. The condition of the rifle is excellent with the barrel retaining a pleasing mix of original blue and a smooth brown patina which is even and pleasing to the eye. The breech, frame, lock and triggerguard retain about 85% original color case hardened finish which has softened over time but still shows nice color throughout. The stock is of highly figured American black walnut and rates excellent with 98% original finish remaining and with a lovely surface that shows just a few scattered light handling marks. The crescent buttplate and toeplate show about 85% original color which has a wonderful appearance. The rifle is sighted with its original full length telescopic sight which has dirty optics. The color of the telescopic sight matches the color of the barrel nicely. The rifle comes in a period heavy duty partitioned wooded case and includes the following accessories: false muzzle and brass starter, lollipop tang and globe front fine bead target sight, walnut handled brass bullet mould, bullet swage, patch cutter, brass barrel rest, breech stud wrench, powder dipper, some cast projectiles, cap tins and several cleaning rods. The condition of the case is very good. This rifle is illustrated in Swinney & Rowe's New York State Firearms Trade Volume II on pages 870 & 871. The author's caption reads "One of the most desirable of New York guns for the collector is a cased Morgan James heavy target rifle in mint condition - as this one is." A wonderful percussion heavy target rifle by one of New York State's finest craftsmen. (1E9670-175) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (8,000/12,000)
.42 caliber, 34" heavy octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a classic Morgan James rifle built on his takedown lobed action. The rifle features a single s...moreet trigger and has a fancy flared bolster and finger spur scroll triggerguard. The top flat of the barrel is maker marked "M. JAMES / UTICA N.Y." and the bottom flat has an integral raised rib which is flat bottomed at breech and then turns to rounded and ends 13" from the barrel breech. The condition of the rifle is excellent with the barrel retaining a pleasing mix of original blue and a smooth brown patina which is even and pleasing to the eye. The breech, frame, lock and triggerguard retain about 85% original color case hardened finish which has softened over time but still shows nice color throughout. The stock is of highly figured American black walnut and rates excellent with 98% original finish remaining and with a lovely surface that shows just a few scattered light handling marks. The crescent buttplate and toeplate show about 85% original color which has a wonderful appearance. The rifle is sighted with its original full length telescopic sight which has dirty optics. The color of the telescopic sight matches the color of the barrel nicely. The rifle comes in a period heavy duty partitioned wooded case and includes the following accessories: false muzzle and brass starter, lollipop tang and globe front fine bead target sight, walnut handled brass bullet mould, bullet swage, patch cutter, brass barrel rest, breech stud wrench, powder dipper, some cast projectiles, cap tins and several cleaning rods. The condition of the case is very good. This rifle is illustrated in Swinney & Rowe's New York State Firearms Trade Volume II on pages 870 & 871. The author's caption reads "One of the most desirable of New York guns for the collector is a cased Morgan James heavy target rifle in mint condition - as this one is." A wonderful percussion heavy target rifle by one of New York State's finest craftsmen. (1E9670-175) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (8,000/12,000)

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